Possible sellout for Phoenix

Phoenix Int'l Raceway President Bryan Sperber said that he expects "pretty close to a capacity crowd" for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 presented by Pennzoil, the penultimate race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. When asked if the fact that Jimmie Johnson's lead in the Chase is down to 73 has helped ticket sales, Sperber said, "I think it did. We've seen some really great sales volume. … The fans are responding" ARIZONA REPUBLIC